The Recovery Window

AthleteLower lactate. Higher performance.

Lower lactate. Higher performance.

Danish speed skater Viktor Hald Thorup tracks lactate, HRV and wattage to test what actually works. He describes the blood lactate readings and training quality he measured after adding Unbroken.

NewsThree Grand Tours. Three points jerseys. One historic season.

Three Grand Tours. Three points jerseys. One historic season.

Proud to support Lidl-Trek as their Official Recovery Partner through an extraordinary 2025 season at the highest level of professional cycling.

AthleteStraight from lactic acid to amino acids

Straight from lactic acid to amino acids

Icelandic national cycling champion Bríet Kristý Gunnarsdóttir is also a lawyer and a mum. She shares the glass she leaves waiting in the fridge and how fresh she feels the day after a hard ride.

AthleteMads Pedersen wins home tour 2025

Mads Pedersen wins home tour 2025

Mads Pedersen took the overall win at the 2025 PostNord Tour of Denmark after five stages on home roads. Lidl-Trek's team doctor also explains what he looks for in a recovery product.

NewsApple joins the Unbroken lineup

Apple joins the Unbroken lineup

A fourth flavour arrived in August 2025, crisp and light in cold water. How it sits alongside Lemon Lime, Mango and Orange, and why having a choice makes a daily routine easier to keep.

NewsUnbroken rolls out to Trek stores across the US and Europe

Unbroken rolls out to Trek stores across the US and Europe

After the Lidl-Trek partnership, Unbroken is now stocked by Trek stores and retail partners on both sides of the Atlantic. Store finder links for the US and Europe are included.

AthleteLidl-Trek ready for TDF 2025

Lidl-Trek ready for TDF 2025

Lidl-Trek gathered in Lille before the 2025 Tour de France, going into the race ranked second in the world. A short update on the team's form and Unbroken's role as their recovery partner.

NewsUnbroken becomes Official Recovery Partner of Trek Factory Racing

Unbroken becomes Official Recovery Partner of Trek Factory Racing

Unbroken now supports Trek Factory Racing's Downhill and Cross-Country teams through World Cup training and racing. Riders Lachie Stevens-McNab, Gwendalyn Gibson and Madigan Munro say how they use it.

AthleteFeeling better on the bike, day after day

Feeling better on the bike, day after day

Lidl-Trek rider Mattias Skjelmose first tried Unbroken during the Vuelta a España and kept it in his routine. He describes how his recovery has changed and how he feels in daily training.

AthleteRecovery is part of every day

Recovery is part of every day

World Champion and Lidl-Trek rider Elisa Balsamo treats recovery as a daily habit, not something that starts when racing stops. She explains how it fits into races, home training and team camps.

AthleteRecover like Mads and Lidl-Trek

Recover like Mads and Lidl-Trek

Lidl-Trek riders use Unbroken for Real Time Recovery through racing and training blocks. A short look at what is in the formula and why what happens after the finish line counts too.

NewsUnbroken becomes Lidl-Trek’s recovery partner

Unbroken becomes Lidl-Trek’s recovery partner

In June 2025, Unbroken joined forces with one of the world’s leading cycling teams, becoming Lidl–Trek’s Official Real Time Recovery Partner. The partnership began with Andy Schleck trying Unbroken and bringing it to the team.

AthleteWhy better recovery supports progress

Why better recovery supports progress

Endurance coach and sports scientist Tom Walker explains why sleep, nutrition, hydration and training load decide how well the body adapts. He also covers where amino acid nutrition fits around those basics.

AthleteHafdís wins 2025 European TT bronze

Hafdís wins 2025 European TT bronze

Hafdís Sigurðardóttir took bronze in the 13 km time trial at the 2025 Games of the Small States of Europe, a first cycling medal for Iceland. She talks about training around work and family.

AthleteRecovery for elite tennis

Recovery for elite tennis

Dario Novak coaches ATP and WTA tennis players and teaches at the University of Zagreb. He explains how he structures recovery across training blocks, tournaments and constant travel.

AthleteThe numbers behind better recovery

The numbers behind better recovery

CrossFit coach and mountain biker Joe Bauer trained one month as usual, then one month with Unbroken, tracking both on WHOOP. He shares what his sleep, HRV and recovery scores showed.

ScienceRecovery needs more than collagen

Recovery needs more than collagen

Collagen supports joints, tendons and connective tissue, but it does not supply all nine essential amino acids muscle needs. A look at what a broader amino acid profile adds and why both matter.

AthleteMore endurance. More strength. Better recovery.

More endurance. More strength. Better recovery.

Icelandic trail runner and engineer Erla María Björgvinsdóttir uses Unbroken on long runs and in strength sessions. She describes what she notices in her training and in her sleep.

AthleteFresh legs for the next game

Fresh legs for the next game

Birmingham City and Iceland footballer Alfons Sampsted has used Unbroken since 2020. He walks through his daily routine in season and what he notices when he stops for a week.

AthleteChasing the pro dream

Chasing the pro dream

Elite cyclist August Birk Hundt is working towards a pro contract. He talks through how he uses Unbroken on race days and what he noticed after two hard races back to back.

RecoveryWhy recovery is key to peak performance

Why recovery is key to peak performance

Training alone does not decide how you perform. A look at how fast absorbing amino acids support muscle repair, and how Unbroken tablets compare with whey and plant protein.

NutritionA dairy-free approach to recovery

A dairy-free approach to recovery

Whey suits many people, but dairy can feel heavy and intact protein still has to be digested first. Explains how hydrolysed salmon protein works differently and why that suits nutrition around exercise.

ScienceRecovery Science: Recovery Superpower

Recovery Science: Recovery Superpower

Rest is only part of the picture, because recovery is when the body repairs and adapts. Covers what happens to your muscles, nerves and hormones after training, plus five habits that help.

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